CD25 bilge water removal
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CD25 bilge water removal
My CD25 occasionally gets a small amount of water in the bilge - maybe 1/2 inch deep. I think it is a small leak during heavy thunderstorms. It is not enough to get a pump on it, but enough that I would like to get it out. Any ideas on removing such a small amount? It is a difficult place to reach. Thanks.
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Re: CD25 bilge water removal
Attach a large, water-absorbent sponge to a plastic (or wood) rod with tie wraps (cable wraps).
Have a bucket handy. Soak up the bilge water with the sponge and squeeze into the bucket.
Have a bucket handy. Soak up the bilge water with the sponge and squeeze into the bucket.
Fair winds,
Roberto
a/k/a Sea Hunt "The Tadpole Sailor"
CDSOA #1097
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Roberto
a/k/a Sea Hunt "The Tadpole Sailor"
CDSOA #1097
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"I wish to have no Connection with any Ship that does not Sail fast for I intend to go in harm's way." Captain John Paul Jones, 16 November 1778, as quoted in Naval History and Heritage Command, http://www.history.navy.mil
Re: CD25 bilge water removal
I used my shop vac at the dock.
Chris Anderheggen
CD25 "Windsong"
Catalina 30 "Kestrel"
Catalina 387 " Parrot Cay"
Credo quia absurdum
CD25 "Windsong"
Catalina 30 "Kestrel"
Catalina 387 " Parrot Cay"
Credo quia absurdum
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Re: CD25 bilge water removal
Harbor Freight sells a $4.00 pump. It’s orange colored and has 2 very long hoses. Should work perfectly....
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Rick
1984 CD22
Excuse auto-correct typos courtesy of iOS...or simply lazy typing
Rick
1984 CD22
Excuse auto-correct typos courtesy of iOS...or simply lazy typing